The most expensive diamonds in the world

Diamonds are one of the most wanted items in the world. They simply never ever lose their value. Diamonds are graded by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) according to the 4Cs: clarity, cut, carat weight and color. As the saying goes “Diamonds are forever”, well, diamonds are forever increasing in prices.

10) The Allnatt Diamond

Cost: $ 3 Million

101.29 Carat

Named by the GIA: Fancy Vivid Yellow.

9) The Moussaief Red Diamond

Cost: $ 7 Million

5.11 Carats

Named by the GIA: Fancy Red

8. The Heart of Eternity

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Cost: $16 million

27.64 carats

Named by the GIA: Fancy Vivid Blue

7. Wittelsbach Diamond

Cost: $ 16.4 Million

35.36 carats

It became part of both Austrian and Bavarian crown jewels

6. The Steinmetz Pink

Cost: $ 25 Millions

59.60 carats

Named by the GIA: Fancy Vivid Pink

5. De Beers Centenary Diamond

Costs: $ 100 Millions

273.85 Carats

Classified as D level which is the highest grade for a colorless diamond

4. The Hope Diamond

Cost: $350 Million

45.52 Carats

The diamond looks blue in color but it’s actually red under phosphorus light!

3. The Cullinan

Cost: $ 400 Millions

3,106.75 Carats

The largest diamond to ever be found. It was cut into 9 polished gemstones that later became a part of the crown jewels in the United Kingdom.

2. The Sancy Diamond

Cost: Unestimated, priceless

55.23 carats

The first diamond to be cut with symmetrical facets.

1. Koh-I-Noor

Cost: Unestimated, priceless

105 Carats

Koh-l-Noor is loacated in the middle of The Queen's crown along with 2,800 other diamonds in which some of the diamonds in this list are included.